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Supporting the health issues of FIFO workers
FIFO work is particularly popular in Western Australia and Queensland, where a number of large mines operate. FIFO work involves workers being flown into their worksite to work ‘swings’ of varying length, from one week to multiple months, before flying home again.
While some workers and families have adapted to this lifestyle, there will always be moments where FIFO work brings challenges. Our FIFO counselling is provided to minimise the mental health risks and wellbeing obstacles associated with FIFO employment.
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How Does It Work;
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At Lifeskills Australia we offer a team of registered psychologists, counsellors, and clinical social workers available to support your FIFO experience and create resilient family units. Our counselling services are designed to:
✔️ Enhance communication skills
✔️ Promote a loving relationship after each swing
✔️ Develop healthy conflict resolution strategies
✔️ Help establish time-management and activity planning
✔️ And much more designed to help you feel confident, excited and supportedWhether you’re feeling the stress that comes with being away from family, or struggling with mental health concerns over relationship barriers, we’re here to help.
How FIFO Work affects your mental health
Remote work placements bring unique challenges that most industries don’t face.
For this reason, it can be tough to turn to friends and family for support when your FIFO job is impacting your mental health. As much as your loved ones want to help, it requires a trained FIFO counsellor to provide guidance and support to move forward.
Some of the difficulties caused by FIFO work include:
– Difficulty transitioning back to normal life at home
– Relationship stress due to time apart
– Feelings of loneliness or isolation
– Feelings of anxiety or depression
– Feelings of helplessness
– Feelings of resentment or distrust
– Exhaustion and fatigue
– Increased drug or alcohol abuse
